Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent coverageVerified by 7 campers
- Verizon5GExcellent coverageVerified by 1 camper
- AT&T5GGood coverageVerified by 0 campers
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
Boat-in Sites (Lake Sonoma)
Lake Sonoma, California
About this campground
Lake Sonoma's Boat-In Sites are scattered around beautiful Lake Sonoma, only a 45-minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a two-hour drive from San Francisco.
BOAT-IN CAMPGROUNDS ARE ACCESSIBLE BY WATER OR HIKING ONLY, THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS TO ANY BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND World famous vineyards and a land rich in history surround the lake, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the area's extensive trail network.
Some sites lie close to the lake's ski zones while others are in more secluded regions perfect for fishing or swimming.
Map
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- Latitude
- 38.708333° N
- Longitude
- 123.000000° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Boat-in
- Hike-in
- Drive-inCommunity report
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- Group sites
- Standard campsites
- RV / trailer sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- ToiletsCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Lake Sonoma's Boat-In Sites are scattered around beautiful Lake Sonoma, only a 45-minute drive north of Santa Rosa and a two-hour drive from San Francisco.
BOAT-IN CAMPGROUNDS ARE ACCESSIBLE BY WATER OR HIKING ONLY, THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS TO ANY BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND
World famous vineyards and a land rich in history surround the lake, where visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the area's extensive trail network.
Facilities
The lake hosts 108 boat-in campsites. Some sites lie close to the lake's ski zones while others are in more secluded regions perfect for fishing or swimming. Boaters who wish to camp/sleep on their boats may anchor anywhere within the park, but boats must be equipped with anchor lights. If boaters wish to tie up to the shore, they must be at one of the designated campgrounds.
Recreation
The lake provides great boating and swimming opportunities. Anglers fish for large and smallmouth bass, catfish and sunfish. A small native population of rainbow trout exists in the waters as well.
Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders enjoy exploring several miles of trails that meander along the shoreline.
Natural Features
Lake Sonoma is nestled in the beautiful coastal foothills of Sonoma County, California. The area typically has cool, foggy, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Temperatures average in the upper 90s during the summer with short periods of higher heat.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Water SportsWater Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- BoatingMarina
Amenities and facility features
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Accessible Trails
- Campfire Rings
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Boat In
105 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 50
- Maximum vehicles
- 0
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Hike To
2 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 0
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Standard Area Non-Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 50
- Maximum vehicles
- 0
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Max Stay
- 14 nights
- Military Discount
- 1
- Holiday-weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Weekend minimum
- 0 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Maximum published occupancy
- 50 people per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific fire or stove rule. Check current posted restrictions before using any flame.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Army Corps recreation areas when penned, caged, on a leash no longer than six feet, or otherwise physically restrained. Pets are excluded from swimming beaches, sanitary facilities, playgrounds, and other posted areas.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Apr 18, 2027
- Next release
- Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 19, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 20, 2026 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 20, 2026 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2026 – May 20, 2026 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 21, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2028 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2028 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonJan 1, 2028 – Mar 31, 2028 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonApr 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Boat In | $30 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Boat In | $80 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028 | Hike To | $30 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- ATTENTION: BOAT-IN CAMPGROUNDS ARE ACCESSIBLE BY WATER OR HIKING ONLY, THERE IS NO VEHICLE ACCESS TO ANY BOAT-IN CAMPGROUND • All Boat-In campgrounds at Lake Sonoma are accessible only via the water, or by trails • Visitors must have a boat to access the campgrounds by water, there are no transportation services offered at Lake Sonoma • Some boat-in campsites are also accessible by backpacking, all campsites are several miles from the nearest trailheads with elevation changes. • For questions about camping at Lake Sonoma, please contact the visitor center at 707-431-4533
- Potential Hazards can be present at Boat-In Sites, exercise caution and safety • Campgrounds are located on hillsides, steep and slippery conditions can exist • Wasps / Yellowjackets are known to be present at some campsites. Keep trash and all foodstuffs contained and separated from cooking and gathering areas • Rattlesnakes and other wildlife do live in the Lake Sonoma area, use caution when camping. do not approach wildlife . • Please report dangerous or aggressive wildlife interactions to Park Rangers or the Lake Sonoma Visitor Center at 707-431-4533
- Other Visitor Information: • Per California Law, all children under 13 years old must wear a appropriate size and type of lifejacket while on board any moving recreational vessel. • Please recreate responsibly and practice Leave-No-Trace (LNT) principles while camping at our primitive boat in sites at all time to help keep our park clean. • For more information, speak to a Park Ranger, visit the Visitor Center, or on the web at https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/ to learn more about responsible recreation • Per USACE Regulations, campers are required to maintain a clean campsite throughout their stay, failure to do so may result in citation. • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. • Reservations: Reservations can be made up to 6 month(s) in advance for single sites, and 12 month(s) for group sites. • During the Peak Recreation Season (April 1 - September 30) there is a minimum 2 night stay on weekends, and 3 nights stay on holiday weekends ( Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day) • Confirmation Number: When camping, please write the reservation number (And no other personal information, including name or dates) on a paper and place visibly on all associated vehicle dashboards
Getting there & contact
Official directions
Take Highway 101 north of San Francisco to the town of Healdsburg and exit on Dry Creek Road. Travel west 11 miles to reach the visitor center on the right. The public boat ramp is 1.5 miles further up the road.
Facility contact
707-431-4533